The Latest Breaking News from South China Sea

France and Philippines eye a security pact to allow joint military combat exercises

France and the Philippines are considering a defense pact that would allow them to send military forces to each other’s territory for joint exercises

The Independent UK · Dec 2, 2023

Philippines opens a coast guard surveillance base in the South China Sea to watch Chinese vessels

The Philippine coast guard has opened a new surveillance base on a remote island occupied by Filipino forces in the disputed South China Sea as Manila ramps up efforts to counter China’s increasingly aggressive actions in the strategic waterway

The Independent UK · Dec 1, 2023

China warns Australia to act prudently in naval operations in the South China Sea

A visiting Chinese official has warned Australia to act with “great prudence” in deploying warships in the South China Sea after a recent confrontation between the two navies

The Independent UK · Nov 28, 2023

Unimpeded freedom of navigation vital: Rajnath

India committed to freedom of navigation, supports UNCLOS, appreciates ASEAN's role in promoting dialogue and consensus. Rajnath Singh held bilateral talks with counterparts from Indonesia and Vietnam. India committed to work with ASEAN and Plus countries to ensure peace, prosperity & security.

The Hindu · Nov 16, 2023

China’s Xi to meet Biden in San Francisco: What’s on the agenda?

Security and trade to dominate the agenda of the first meeting between US President Biden and China’s Xi in six years.

Al Jazeera · Nov 15, 2023

Biden-Xi meeting: 6 essential reads on what to look out for as US, Chinese leaders hold face-to-face talks

U.S. President Joe Biden sits down with his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping on Nov. 15, 2023, in the first head-to-head talks between the leaders of the world’s two biggest economies in over a year.

The Conversation · Nov 14, 2023

Dozens of Chinese ships chase Philippine vessels as US renews warning it will defend its treaty ally

As a U.S. Navy surveillance plane flew in circles, dozens of Chinese coast guard and accompanying ships chased and encircled Philippine vessels in the latest confrontation in the South China Sea

The Independent UK · Nov 11, 2023

Q&A: Former US diplomat sees ‘troubling divisions’ in Southeast Asia

Scot Marciel says Washington should focus on engaging with the region rather than trying to counter Chinese influence.

Al Jazeera · Nov 9, 2023

Japan's prime minister visits Manila to boost defense ties in the face of China's growing aggression

Japan’s prime minister is visiting the Philippines, where he's expected to announce a security aid package and upcoming negotiations for a defense pact

The Independent UK · Nov 3, 2023

China and Southeast Asia nations vow to conclude a nonaggression pact faster as sea crises escalate

Diplomats from Chinese and a Southeast Asian group of nations have renewed a pledge to finalize a nonaggression pact for the South China Sea in three years

The Independent UK · Nov 3, 2023